Jongensportret: profiel
Medium
etching
Dimensions
66; 94
About this artwork
signature and date: ‘Rembrandt f 1641’
Art Historical Context
In the heart of the Dutch Golden Age Rembrandt van Rijn created *Jongensportret: profiel* (Boy's Portrait: Profile) in1641, a delicate etching measuring just 94mm by 66mm. Signed and dated ‘Rembrandt f 1641’—the ‘f’ standing for *fecit*, Latin for "he made it"—this intimate work captures the sharp silhouette of a young boy's face in profile, showcasing Rembrandt's mastery during his prolific Amsterdam years. At this time, he was at the height of his fame, blending psychological depth with technical innovation in printmaking. Rembrandt revolutionized etching, a process where acid bites into a ...
About the Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn · 1606–1669
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669) stands as one of the greatest visual artists in the history of Western art and the most important Dutch painter of the 17th century. Born in Leiden to a prosperous miller's family, Rembrandt transformed painting through his revolutionary use of light and shadow, his psychological depth in portraiture, and his elevation of etching to a fine art. His approx...